Mamannan, the third directorial venture of Mari Selvaraj, has already created a buzz. Produced by Red Giant Movies and featuring a star casting that includes Udayanidhi Stalin, Mamannan’s shooting got over in Jarugumalai in Salem recently. Reports that actor Vadivelu’s birthday was celebrated...
On July 15 morning as I was browsing my Facebook pages, I stopped dead at condolence posts on actor-cum-director Pratap Pothen. Though neither directly associated with him, nor his passionate fan, I felt my chest puffing with sorrow for a while the way we do at the death of a good man. The...
The teaser release function of Ponniyin Selvan, the movie directed by Mani Ratnam, was grand. Speaking on the occasion, author Jeyamohan spoke eloquently that the entire world would hear the history of the Chola dynasty through Ponniyin Selvan and our children would be able to admire the...
Tamil weddings are often chaotic family affairs but the Vignesh Shivan, Nayan wedding was a carefully orchestrated and controlled media event where the media wasn’t invited. Top stars were in attendance. From Rajinikanth through Shah Rukh Khan and Mani Ratnam, all the fellow celebrities were...
Ilaiyaraja spoke during the release of Akka Kurivi, but his comments did not kick off a controversy, only deep introspection. As an artiste and a composer, Ilaiyaraja asked why Tamil films were not reaching to world standards. He said this at a press conference relating to Samy’s upcoming film...
Director of 25 films, actor in 75 films and master of screenplay, Bhagyaraj, became the target of fan fury when he entered Kamalalayam, state BJP headquarters in Chennai. Social media was flooded with memes denouncing him. An old speech of Islamic fundamentalist Palani Baba criticizing him for...
Every Tamil seeking solace often turns to Ilaiyaraja songs. This may sound an exaggeration but has an element of truth, for Ilaiyaraja’s music rules the hearts and minds of Tamils. In the last few days, however, his writing has ruled media space in Tamil Nadu. The preface Ilaiyaraja wrote for a...
Vijay's Beast, produced by Sun Pictures and distributed by Red Giant Movies, has created a very audible buzz among people. Fans and others are eager to see what the latest movie has to offer. Brisk sales of tickets are being reported. Vijay fans are hoping Beast will get past Valimai’s ticket...
The Nadigar Sangam elections could beat the drama in any movie. If the Sangam wants to make a film to fund the construction of its building, it doesn't have to look far for a story. Its own elections would make riveting screenplay. Tamils love actors and elections. The Nadigar Sangam election...
Bigg Boss Simbu was the big news in entertainment this week. It was a surprise choice by Vijay TV but probably an experiment well worth it. Five seasons of Bigg Boss only had the viewers asking for more. Their thirst for entertainment hadn't yet been quenched apparently. Bigg Boss Ultimate with...
